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The Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit 2026

Feb 26
9:00 am
College of DuPage, Jack H. Turner Conference Center, 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Presented by Innovation DuPage and College of DuPage.

Join us for the Second Annual Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit where we will celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation that defines the Midwest.

For generations, the Midwest has been known for rolling up its sleeves and getting things done. From the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 to today’s breakthroughs, Chicagoland has stood as a hub of enterprise and entrepreneurship. With abundant resources, strong infrastructure, reliable energy, world‑class universities, and a talented workforce, our region is now at the forefront of quantum, AI, big data, and beyond.

Join Intel, Lenovo, Apple, and more as we celebrate this legacy of innovation and hard work at the second annual Midwest Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit.

Featured Sessions:

  • AI and the Future of Work
  • Building Your Entrepreneurial Team
  • Fund and Friendraising
  • Emerging Markets: Quantum, Fintech, Advanced Manufacturing, and Clean Energy

Cocktails & networking to follow